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Cambridge Exam registration is now taking place.  If you have not signed your exam paperwork, please see one of your Cambridge teachers IMMEDIATELY!

If you are a senior, please make sure you have taken your senior picture taken with Dean Stewart Photography.  This will guarantee that you will be on the slide show at Amway Arena for graduation.  Also, your senior quote is now due.  See Mrs. Jones in room 2-205 or Andres D-D to memorialize your words for posterity.

Cambridge Diplomas, General Certificates of Education, and Statements of Results are on campus!  If you are a current Junior or Senior and you have not received these documents, please see Mrs. Jones in room 2-205. 

Underclassmen:  Begin the exciting process of registration for next year.  If you intend to be on track for the Diploma, please see Mrs. Jones in room 2-205 to make sure you have the requisite credits.  Mrs. Ferraiuolo will be back from maternity leave very shortly.
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Colonial High School offers students to accelerate in their studies through the following programs: 

AICE Program
The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is a Diploma program administered and assessed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placements courses (AP) is a program administered and assessed by College Board. 

Dual Enrollment (DE)
Dual Enrollment courses allow students to take introductory college courses in high school for college credit.

                                                      Magnet 
                                                      Offered through Orange County Public Schools School Choice Department. Students must complete district application                                                         for all programs of interest.  Visit www.ocps.net to apply for a magnet program. The current window closes February 15.
Student Criteria
  • FSA Reading and Math EOC scores (or other standardized test scores including PERT) 
  • Favorable teacher recommendations (Math, Science and English)
  • A full review of academic, discipline and attendance history
  • Personal interview may be required
Benefits of Advanced Studies
  • Candidates who pass seven credits of AICE examinations are awarded the AICE Diploma directly by the University of Cambridge in addition to a CHS Diploma.
  • Candidates who earn the AICE Diploma and complete 100 hours of community service earn the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award. 
  • Candidates for both AICE and AP earn college credit for each exam passed.
  • The Cambridge curriculum and AP courses allow for flexible course selection in academics and electives.
  • Student can earn their AA degree while also fulfilling their high school requirements through our Dual Enrollment Program.
Course of Study (Cambridge)
  • 9th and 10th grade candidates will generally take Pre-AICE courses
  • 11th and 12th grade candidates will take AICE courses and examinations
  • Credit by examination in both AP and AICE courses is available

Course of Study: Dual Enrollment (DE)
  • Student generally begin DE coursework during their Junior year.